Best Dr Mark James Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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Coaching paradigms influencing our beliefs and behaviours 37:20

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CALL TO ACTION: Follow, rate, and share the show! When you plan, deliver, and reflect on your coaching practice, you may not recognise that your beliefs and behaviours can be traced back to higher order paradigms of thought, playing out at the various metaphysical levels. In this episode I seek to increase your awareness by offering examples of som…

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Ivo Graham & Laura Lexx: Comedian Climate Confessions! 19:08

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Welcome to this bonus episode where Georgia Elliott-Smith and I have joined forces to take on the grubbiest little sustainability secrets of my fellow comedians. We'll be offering compassion, insight and some counter-argument, if not actual absolution to both Ivo Graham and Laura Lexx! We'll be back to regular scheduled programming in the next few …

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How to coach if free will does not exist! Coaching in a determined world 35:55

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CALL TO ACTION: Follow, rate, and share the show! In this episode I play with the notion of free will being an illusion in a fully deterministic world, and what this would mean for how coaches treat athletes and themselves. My thoughts are based on neurobiological and cultural arguments presented in Robert Sapolsky's fascinating book 'Determined: A…

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Episode 500: I Need Your Help! 27:06

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Complete the ComComPod survey 👉 stuartgoldsmith.com/survey Well, episode 500 is nearly here... who'd have thought it?! To mark the milestone, we're gathering SOME DATA. Your favourite guests, moments, future plans and all that jazz which will be used in some extremely self indulgent special plans. The majority of the questions are optional, so feel…

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Supporting athletes' psychological needs at competition 43:07

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CALL TO ACTION: Follow, rate, and share the show! In this episode I offer strategies for supporting players’ three basic psychological needs during each part of a matchday, from when they first arrive to pregame preparations to half time talks to side line behaviour in itself. Opportunities for heightened autonomy, competence, and relatedness are e…

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Aparna Nancherla (Live @ SXSW) 55:54

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Aparna Nancherla is a self-described “silly-billy” with her dry sense of humour mixed with hints of the existential, absurd and whimsy. She’s the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, and the voice behind Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. Aparna has also appeared in A Simple Favor and Bob’s Burgers and written for Late Night …

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Impact of athlete group size on need supportive sport coaching 35:40

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CALL TO ACTION: Follow, rate, and share the show! Welcome to the third installment of episodes zooming in on practical challenges associated with delivering coaching that asks questions of our capacity and desire to support athletes' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. In this episode I discuss the trick topic of managing group size. Tu…

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Abby Wambaugh 1:27:37

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Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer, and improviser who has made their mark on the UK comedy scene with The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows, which earned them the Best Newcomer ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award. This month, they return to the Fringe with their hit show before it transfers Off-Broadway in the Autumn. We discuss the cultural shifts mo…

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Creative and storied approaches to coach education 45:36

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Read my new THE Campus article!: Why academics should adopt a podcaster’s mindset | THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect Traditional coach education can often feel stale and predictable in its delivery, which limits its effectiveness. Research evidence from myself and others is making a case for coach educator to diversify their methods. In this episod…

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Kemah Bob 1:11:53

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Kemah Bob is a bold, fearless and sharply funny comedian, writer and producer originally from Houston, Texas and now based in London. Her debut show Miss Fortunate, which explored resilience, recovery and self-acceptance, was one of The Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2024. We discuss valuing authenticity over polished craft, navigating a bipolar…

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The time and place for athlete need-support, and coach control 34:25

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Read my new article on podcasting for academics!: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/why-academics-should-adopt-podcasters-mindset Ever feel like right now isn't the time for athlete input when coaching, or you don't have enough time to give it, or other outside conditions are just not right? Prefer to give autonomy during particular times…

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Marjolein Robertson 1:32:06

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Marjolein Robertson is an award-winning stand-up, improviser, and storyteller originally from Shetland. Nominated for the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award, her Fringe shows Marj and O both sold out and earned rave reviews! We discuss how she accidentally started with hour-long comedy shows, …

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Managing athletes' ego involvement in youth sport coaching 34:20

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe In the first of three episodes looking at practical dilemmas coaches face when 'doing the job of coaching', I discuss the place, role, and management of competition across training and matchday environments, specifically within youth sport fr…

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A defence of competition in youth sports - EPISODE FROM VAULT 1:02:08

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach This week we're going back to one of the podcast's first, and most interesting conversations, with Professor Cesar Torres, a sport philosopher and historian from SUNY Brockport university in the USA. Cesar offers an alternative wa…

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Daniel Foxx 1:22:02

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Daniel Foxx is an award-winning comedian, writer and viral sketch sensation. His debut show VILLAIN earned rave reviews at the 2023 Fringe and has recently completed a worldwide tour. Off stage, Daniel co-wrote the hit musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, and is now developing a series based on one of his much-loved online…

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Issue of structure for coaches in community sport 31:57

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach Community sport coaches are lacking structure on how to fulfil their roles, and there are consequences for how they behave and the motivations they develop for coaching. This issue affects coaches and their participants, and the pr…

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Trait and state based influences on coach behaviour 29:52

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach When we turn up to coach, we bring all of who we are as coaches and people, including our personality, emotions, and biography. These factors drive our behaviour, therefore understanding the mechanisms is key to making progress in …

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Marc Jennings 1:14:19

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Marc Jennings is one of the leading voices in Scottish comedy and this summer, he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses featuring his observations on current events, politics and modern dating. In this episode, we discuss how “writing is the diet, and gigging is the gym”, chasing clip culture, tackling grief head-on…

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Rethinking coaching philosophy 58:53

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach Ever considered what a coach's philosophy can and perhaps should include beyond sport specific knowledge? We use the term philosophy so much in coaching that it means everything and nothing all at once, and in this episode I sit d…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part Two 47:47

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Welcome back to the second part of this Nick Mohammed special! We're discussing how Nick evolved his character in Ted Lasso from the original script, the effect the show has had on his touring audience as Mr Swallow and will Nate return in Season 4 PLUS did magic give him a head start in Taskmaster, performing at the BAFTAs, The Celebrity Traitors …

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When to leverage extrinsic motives through controlling coaching 32:36

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Feedback if LoSC impacts your practice: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rJEqYsDpCm It is solid advice to nurture your athletes' internal drivers through autonomy-supportive coaching for sustainable, long term motivation and a range of positive benefits. But there are times when short term impacts matter too, and situations and personalities call fo…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part One 48:14

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Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in Ted Lasso, Intelligence and Taskmaster, and on-stage with his creation of Mr Swallow, which is now touring throughout the UK. In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of identity through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning …

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Don't change coach behaviour, control it 19:52

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Feedback if LoSC impacts your practice: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rJEqYsDpCm Nowadays we're almost told what the correct coaching behaviours are. Particularly where motivational behaviours are concerned. But what happens when popular coaching styles clash with your authentic, and most effective, self? In this episode I argue the case for beha…

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Alex Kealy 1:18:16

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Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz. In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponi…

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Psychologists working with coaches: in conversation with Adam Nicholls 53:37

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode I'm joined by Professor of Sport Psychology Adam Nicholls from University of Hull to consider the complimentary role sport psychologists can play in coach-led processes, shining a light on where the blame lies in cases of disa…

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Coach-athlete relationship masterclass, with Sophia Jowett 58:31

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach For this episode I'm joined by Professor Sophia Jowett to discuss what it takes for coaches to build functional, satisfying and effective coach-athlete relationships, based on Sophia's famous '3Cs+1' empirical framework developed …

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Scott Aukerman (Live @ SXSW) 1:11:15

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Scott Aukerman is best known as the host of Comedy Bang Bang - the hit comedy radio show which blends interviews with real guests and off-the-wall improvised characters, as well as being the co-creator and director of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, the Emmy-winning Funny or Die series! In this episode, we discuss Scott’s editorial instin…

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The problem with coach observations 29:19

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach Coach observations come with benefits for aiding behavioural understanding and improvement in coaching, but we don't discuss their innate problems enough. Yet we seem to rely on observational data or perception at an increasing rat…

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Mixing high relatedness with coach control - Elisa Lefever 58:20

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach If a coach is controlling but shows high relatedness towards an athlete, does the relatedness buffer the control? Not quite, it turns out. In this episode I chat to Elisa Lefever, Doctoral Assistant at Gent University, about the in…

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Chloe Radcliffe 1:30:41

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Chloe Radcliffe is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Midwest USA, recently named one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025. Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, her hit show CHEAT is now being developed for TV. In this episode, we discuss the impact of childhood experiences on identity and performance, the differ…

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The information fallacy in coach behaviour change 26:23

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach Learning more about what you should do as a coach should directly help improve your behaviour, right? Not quite. More information on your what, without knowing you why and how, leads to frustration for coaches, their organisation, …

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Pete Lee (Live @ SXSW) 1:11:13

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In the first of three SXSW specials, I’m joined by Pete Lee! Raised in Wisconsin, in 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he subsequently went on in the same year to earn his very own Comedy Central Half Hour Special. Now, he's a frequent face on late night television with 9 appearances on The T…

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Supporting coaches' psychological needs 38:36

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach This episode explores the psychological needs of coaches in sport, prioritising coaches' own sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. I discusses how these needs impact coaches' performance and their inclination towards sup…

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Merging psychology and footballing actions, with Dadi Rafnsson 1:11:08

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I chat with Dadi Rafnsson about his latest research working with football clubs to establish a position specific 5 Cs psychosocial language for football coaches and players to use to tangibly bring psychology alive…

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Athlete autonomy isn't real! BITESIZE KNOWLEDGE 11:30

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this short episode I tackle the conundrum of advocating for athletes' autonomy within the coaching process, when the coaching process is orchestrated - and controlled - by the coach. Even when it feels like athlete choice, it’…

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Relatedness support 101 27:25

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode, I introduce relatedness support as the lowest hanging fruit* (with an asterisk to be explained) of the three basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Relatedness support is intrinsic (n…

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Shazia Mirza 1:14:52

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Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the countr…

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Competence supportive coaching 101 21:22

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode, I introduce what competence support is, what it entails (both as encouragement and structure, in the various forms and considerations), and the relationship of competence support with autonomy, relatedness, and a…

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A Christian approach to sport coaching, with Don Vinson 1:07:42

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I'm joined by Professor of Sport Coaching, Don Vinson, from the University of Worcester to discuss the perspective of Christian sport coaches. This rarely encountered conversation offers a case study of how sport …

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Reframing motivation with SDT 28:13

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this solo episode I go through some of the basic assumptions of motivation within sport and a sport coach's role, through a self-determination theory lens. Questions explored include who's responsible for motivating athletes, …

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International coaching leadership, with Chris Duncan 1:14:03

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I sit down with Chris Duncan, Head Coach of Scotland's National Women's Hockey team and Programme Lead for Women's Pathway. We discuss leadership, strategic coordination, managing coaching dynamics, fostering and …

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Iain Stirling 1:26:38

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Iain Stirling is best known as the razor-sharp voice of Love Island, you may also know him from Series 8 of Taskmaster, hosting ITV2’s hit game show CelebAbility, his very own sitcom, Buffering, or maybe even his days on CBBC! He’s now back with Relevant, a brand-new stand-up show touring throughout the UK. In this episode we discuss the creative f…

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Autonomy supportive coaching 101 28:51

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this solo episode, I break down and offer practical tips for implementing the 7 core autonomy supportive coaching behaviours for adaptive motivation in athletes, as outlined in Mageau and Vallerand's 2003 conceptual paper of t…

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Critiquing the constraints led approach, with Dave Collins 1:10:00

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I'm joined by Professor Dave Collins of the University of Edinburgh to discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the widely promoted - but rarely critiqued - ecological dynamics model as an explanation of, and framework …

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Lessons from the best coaches, with John OSullivan 1:16:00

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach For this episode I sat with John OSullivan, who is an author, coach, and host of the Way of Champions podcast. We reflect on the key lessons John has learned from over 400 interviews with top coaches including all time great Chic…

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Damien Power 53:24

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Damien Power is one of the most exhilarating voices in Australian comedy. His bold, thought-provoking stand-up has made him a three-time nominee for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and taken him all around the globe. His latest special, Not So Funny Now Is It?, is now streaming on YouTube. In this episode we discuss neatly tr…

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Coaching as a science, with John Lyle 1:24:38

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I sit down with leading and longstanding coach researcher Professor John Lyle of Leeds Beckett University. For over 40 years John has established and pushed forward coaching as a science, and we reflect on where w…

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Huge Davies 1:15:00

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Huge Davies is a stand-up comedian and musical act known for his deadpan delivery, dark humour, and unique performances using a custom-built keyboard. His debut solo show, The Carpark, was a sell-out at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, earning an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nomination, which was followed up with two more hit shows, Whodunnit and…

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Coaching habits, with Ray Power 1:14:48

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I'm joined by long time coach and coach developer Ray Power, who is Technical Academy Director at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, the biggest academy in South Asia. We talk about practical coaching habits in …

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When to coach, teach, or train, with Dennie Wilson 1:08:38

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Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I chat with Dennie Wilson, Dance Artist and Educator at the Royal Academy of Dance, about her paper 'Building a case for coaching: informing an innovative, pedagogical approach to dancer development'. The paper ou…